Importance of Graduation Ceremonies

Hey guys, I came across several posts on Reddit discussing whether most people attend college graduation, and I'm sort of torn here. On one hand, it’s a big milestone. On the other, it’s just sitting there for hours. Are graduation ceremonies really that important?

Hello! Your question seems to be a matter of personal perspective. Some people view graduation ceremonies as a significant rite of passage that formally closes the chapter on their college studies. It's an opportunity for friends and family to join in celebrating the achievement of completing a degree program.

However, for others, the ceremony is less significant. It's entirely a subjective matter and depends on the person’s love for rituals, symbolic events and community gatherings. It's common for people to experience mixed feelings as you are. Balancing the milestone achievement and the tedium of a prolonged ceremony is not uncommon. You may want to consider what the ceremony signifies to you and the people who are important to you, such as your family.

For example, if you're the first in your family to graduate from college, attending the ceremony might be a significant event for your loved ones. In other cases, some students use graduation as an opportunity to celebrate with friends who they've studied and grown with over the years.

Ultimately, the decision to attend and the importance of the ceremony is very much an individual choice. Many students find themselves enjoying it more than they expected to! Whichever you decide, congratulations on your upcoming graduation! It's an incredible accomplishment.